contracts. That part of a bond where the obligor declares himself to be held and firmly bound to the obligee, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, is called the teneri. … [Read more...] about TENERI
TENET; TENUIT
Latin: He holds; he held. In the Latin forms of the writ of waste against a tenant, these words introduced the allegation of tenure. If the tenancy still existed, and recovery of the land was sought the former word was used, (and the writ was said to be "in the tenet") If the tenancy had already determined, the latter term was used, (the writ being described as "in the … [Read more...] about TENET; TENUIT
TENMENTALE
The number of ten men, which number, in the time of the Saxons, was called a "decennary;" and ten decennaries made what was called a "hundred." Also a duty or tribute paid to the crown, consisting of two shillings for each plow-land. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about TENMENTALE
TENTERDEN’S ACT
In English law. The statute 9 Geo. IV. c. 14, taking its name from Lord Tenterden, who procured its enactment, which is a species of extension of the statute of frauds, and requires the reduction of contracts to writing. … [Read more...] about TENTERDEN’S ACT
TENURA
In old English law. Tenure. Tennra est paetio contra eommunem fendi naturam ao rationem, in contractu laterposita. Wright Ten. 2L Tenure I a compact contrary to the common nature and.reason of the fee, put into a contract … [Read more...] about TENURA